One of the best frugal activities is fishing-- fun and good eats.  This is the fourth of a series to get you started.  The subject of this post is actually how to fish,-- here are ways to do it:

• Use bait-- live bait (worms and bait fish) almost assures action if the fish are present.  Using lures is fun and challenging, but isn't as effective as bait 
• Use patience-- sometimes the fish come in the first cast (especially early in the morning), other times after an hour or not at all 
• Set the hook with a solid snap of the rod-- when you get a solid bite, be sure to really get the fish on the line 
• Keep the line with a fish on it tight and have the drag set properly-- your reel will have a drag adjustment that needs to be set to let out line if the fish pulls.  If it is not loose-- the fish could break the line . . .  
• Net your fish-- I have lost good ones at my feet violating this one . . . now I net

As I have mentioned-- practice and experience makes better.

Next, I will cover handling the catch.

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DDFD believes that self reliance and self sufficiency are the roads to individual freedom.  He is dedicated to living a quality life through frugality, personal growth and productivity, and defensive entrepreneurship.  He also enjoys cooking from scratch  and fishing.